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sciences dean since 2011. He previously chaired the biology department from 2007-2011. DCHAT is a new interview-based podcast featuring PLU academic deans and highlighted by questions submitted by PLU alumni. Special thanks to the following alumni for submitting questions for this episode: Matthew Peters ’14, Nicholas Evan Larkey ’12, and Stena Troyer ’12.Conversation Highlights: 3:25- What natural sciences departments are preparing students to do after graduation. 7:15- The difference in studying the
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Colleges Hate It Heather My response: Thanks, Heather. I share the opinion of most college presidents that this proposed rating system is as bad an idea as all the other rating systems that have been tried so far (US News, Washington Monthly, Princeton Review, etc). I love to look at rankings, but I am always aware that they are wildly subjective and deeply flawed. What makes the US Dept of Education’s proposed ranking system especially worrisome is the proposal to tie Federal support for students to
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will give students the chance to create models for the involved phenomena themselves, which will give them a better understanding of the material and more responsibility over their own work. 3:10pm Break 3:30pm Colton Schmidt – “Transconductance and Transistors” Transistors are an integral part of our society and one of the most basic building blocks of our technology. However, I would not call them basic. Of the many types of transistors out there, I wanted to focus on studying the most common
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affected by this,” said Stephens. Aaron Steelquist, Programs Coordinator, Student Involvement and Leadership Steelquist, with the help of Hai Doan, Assistant Director of Social Media and Technology in Student Involvement & Leadership, created the PLU posters for the It’s On Us campaign. The posters, which can be seen throughout campus, feature students and staff—everyone from athletes, professors, student leaders and faculty has been invited to participate. “Everyone seemed into the idea and wanted to
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Tuition Protection PlanWe believe it’s important to offer an easy, affordable way to protect the investment you have made in higher education. That’s why Pacific Lutheran University has negotiated with GradGuard™ to provide our students with tuition insurance featuring special plans and rates not available to the general public.This coverage expands the scope of our withdrawal and refund policy by ensuring reimbursement for tuition, room and board and other fees for covered withdrawals at any
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Sunny, Fuzzy, Pre-Finals Friends Posted by: Sandy Dunham / December 9, 2014 December 9, 2014 PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (Dec. 8, 2014)—To spread cheer and relieve stress before Finals Week, Associated Students of Pacific Lutheran University and the PLU Counseling Center partnered with volunteer organizations, including Therapy Dogs International, to bring certified therapy animals to campus on Dec. 12. The therapy-pet program was a huge hit, with unconditionally loving puppies
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residents, or students with DACA status. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required. Competitive applicants will have completed sophomore-level courses in desired research field, have demonstrated through academic and/or co-curricular activities a passion for research, and can articulate how their research interests align with Caltech’s research areas. The most competitive applicants will have prior research experience. Support: WAVE Fellows will receive a $7,740 award for the ten-week program. An additional
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Continuing Education OpportunityThe Professional Helper’s Resilience: How Does Vicarious Resilience Strengthen Therapists And Other Helpers? Speaker: Dr. Pilar Hernández-Wolf, Ph.D. Date: November 17th, 2017 Time: 10:00am-1:00pm Location: Chirs Knutsen East Room in the Anderson University Center (AUC) Offer 3 CE Credits Free for PLU students or Alumni, $45 for Professionals. Please join us for a continuing education opportunity hosted by the PLU Marriage and Family Therapy program. This
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Be Aware of Fraudulent JobsThe school year is a common time for university students to receive employment scams. Recently, scam artists have been directly emailing students about their fraudulent opportunities. Fraudulent job postings try to take your money, personal information, or both. The jobs often appear as easy and convenient ways to make money with very little effort on the job applicant’s part. The following “red flags” are general markers to help you conduct a safer job search and
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Weathermon ’50, Jeff Coffin will visit the PLU campus April 18-19 as part of the Richard and Helen Weathermon Joyful Noise Endowment for Jazz Studies at PLU. Mr. Coffin he will spend an evening working with the Rogers High School Jazz Band (Puyallup) and a day with PLU students in Jazz Theory Labs, a masterclass setting, and rehearsals with the University Jazz Ensemble. Jeff Coffin’s appearance is possible thanks to the generosity of Dr. Richard Weathermon ’50. His visit to PLU is part of the Richard and
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